Happy Thursday! Last week I released this new pattern set. Both a sweater and beanie! Loving it for it’s easy stitches and slouchy cozy feel. Beginners can do this!
You’re going to need the lovely big needles for this one, the 25mm and 15mm. You’ll start with a little bit of my classic twisted ribbing and then switch to the big needles to continue on a stockinette stitch. Even the beanie is knit with the big needles! If you have the time, this can be done very quickly. Need a new sweater and hat for the weekend?! Check.
I love this set for anything winter. It is so warm. I was sweating just doing the photos! I haven’t tested it yet, but I guarantee in mild winter temps, you def won’t need to sport a jacket over it. Wear it over a long sleeve to hit the slopes!
This pattern can be purchased in my Etsy shop by clicking here!
I’m working on a new design where I’m doing a 2×2 twisted rib stitch and figured I’d give a short tutorial on how to work that.
I use twisted ribbing in all of my patterns (the ones after I learnt it) that require ribbing. I absolutely love the braided, clean, cute look of it. It’s simple, it’s easy, and in my opinion, really elevates the knitwear. Plus, it’s quite fun to do!
Step One- cast on an even number of stitches.
Step two- knit the first two stitches through the back loops on your left hand needle.
Step three- purl the next two stitches through the back loops.
Step four- knit 2 through the back loops.
Step five- purl 2 though the back loops.
Step six- continue working in that pattern to the end of the row.
Continue as many rows as required in 2×2 twisted ribbing.
See how easy? Bonus gorgeous points if you’re using this yarn from We Are Knitters. This is “the wool” in the color called yarnicorn. I literally get heart eyes over this yarn every single time I use it. Truly, you could make any knitwear piece with it and it would turn out beautiful.
My Christmas sweater pattern for this season is now available for purchase! The glimmer of hope Christmas sweater. My bestie named this one with me as we always talk about how sometimes that’s all that gets you through days is the hope for the future. So no matter your life situation, always hold on to the message of hope. ❤️
Using just four skeins of the spun cloud yarn from knitcollage.com and 15mm needles, this sweater knits up so quick! Have you noticed a pattern with how I like to design? The quicker, the better. There is no point in my life where I have “extra” time for anything. It’s do all the stuff I love wherever I can fit it in! And that includes knitting. Nothing makes me happier than being able to finish a whole sweater in a weeks time.
This was such a fun piece to make. The sequin additions were a bit time consuming, but so so so worth it in my opinion! That was the first time I’ve ever tried sewing on sequins and it was fairly easy. Otherwise, you could glue them on. After seaming this all up, I couldn’t help just feeling so happy. It was everything I envisioned in a Christmas sweater. 🎄
For the sequins, I ordered one pack each of 15mm sequins in red wine and gold from sequinsusa.com. I actually had no idea what size sequins I was ordering 🙈 but they turned out working perfectly. The crazy thing is, these sequins are pure red and gold when loose. I was so excited when I finished the sweater and saw they reflect all the colors around and look so fun! You don’t have to add them to your sweater, but I feel like they’re a must have.
This is a beginner friendly sweater pattern, perfect for all levels of knitting! I hope you love it and enjoy the magic of the season ❤️ Grab yourself a coffee and Christmas treat, turn on some lovely Christmas music, and snuggle in with some relaxing knitting.
